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  • LAWRENCE: Police blotter

       Jonathan Johnson Jr., 22, of Trenton, was charged with possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana after he was stopped for a motor vehicle violation on Brunswick Pike near Whitehead Road at 4:59 p.m. April 16. He was released on a summons.    An assortment of jewelry, valued at more than $8,000, was reported stolen…

  • NEW EGYPT: Photographer captures joy, sadness in Kosovo

    NEW EGYPT: Photographer captures joy, sadness in Kosovo

    by James McEvoy, Managing Editor    NEW EGPYT — Robert Drapala’s photos that adorn the Laurita Winery tell the many stories of the children and people of Kosovo, in a way that no words would suffice.    The special photo exhibit “The Children of Kosovo and Way of Life” has been featured at the Laurita Winery in…

  • MANVILLE: Senior Corner column, issue of April 25

    MANVILLE: Senior Corner column, issue of April 25

       Beekeeper Mark Sopko gave an interesting, comprehensive and entertaining presentation on bees to the Manville Senior Citizens on April 11.    Mr. Sopko explained their importance for pollination of plants and trees. We learned fascinating facts about the bees, their environment, habits and products. Who knew bees could be so interesting? He will be back in…

  • ALLENTOWN: Goalie has been big part of Redbirds’ rise

    ALLENTOWN: Goalie has been big part of Redbirds’ rise

    by Justin Feil, The Packet Group    Ryan O’Leary’s Saturday was a reminder of what games used to be like for him, and it was also an indication of how far he has seen the Allentown High School boys lacrosse program come.    O’Leary, the senior goalie, made 22 saves — a number that ranked him tops…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Cory Booker expected at luncheon

       Newark Mayor Cory Booker will be the special guest at a lunch reception with Democratic state 16th District legislative candidates on Sunday, May 5, at the Hillsborough Elks Club, 1500 Brooks Blvd., on the Manville border.    Mr. Booker is widely expected to run for U.S. Senate in 2104, when the term of Frank Lautenberg expires.…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: Whole school blows bubbles for autism awareness

    HILLSBOROUGH: Whole school blows bubbles for autism awareness

    Energetic dancing followed the bubble-blowing.

  • LAWRENCE: St. Mary School students unite in silent vigil

    LAWRENCE: St. Mary School students unite in silent vigil

    Phil McAuliffe April 10, a silent vigil for St. Mary School was held outside the Catholic Diocese of Trenton at 701 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence Township, to gain the attention of presiding Bishop David O’Connell, who as of press time, has refused to review the Save St. Mary Committee’s plan to save St. Mary School, founded…

  • LAWRENCE: Township backs bill on state aid

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    Legislation is making its way through the state Assembly that would require certain energy tax receipts to be paid directly to municipalities and not to the state of New Jersey, which has kept the money for its own use.    Co-sponsored by Assembly members Dan Benson, Wayne DeAngelo and Mila Jasey,…

  • MANVILLE: Community calendar, issue of April 25

    Fri., April 26    Senior citizen dance: Seventh annual event sponsored by Manville High School Key Club, Manville Municipal Alliance and Manville Recreation; 5-7 p.m. in high school gymnasium. Prom King and Queen voted by secret ballot that night.    Tricky tray: The Somerset County Vocational Technical Parent Advisory Committee hosts basket auction at the school, 14…